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Tile Buying Guide: Sizes, Measurements & Coverage

Everything you need to measure your space, choose the right tile size and calculate how many boxes to order.

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How to Measure Your Space

Walls & Splashbacks

Measure the width and height of the area being tiled. Multiply them together. That is your area in in square metres (m²).

L-Shaped & Irregular Spaces

For L-shaped walls or spaces with corners and recesses, divide the surface into smaller rectangles. Measure the width and height of each rectangle, multiply them separately, then add the results together to get your total area.

For Floors

Measure the length and width of the floor in metres and multiply them to calculate the area (m²). Exclude any permanent structures or openings that won't be tiled.

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How Many Boxes Do You Need?

Once you've calculated your total area, add 10% to allow for cuts, breakages and spare tiles. Then divide by the coverage of your chosen tile size.

A worked example

Your wall measures 2 m².

01 | Add 10%

2 m² × 1.10 = 2.2 m²

02 | Calculate the boxes

Each box covers 0.50 m².

2.2 ÷ 0.50 = 4.4 boxes

03 | Round up

You need 5 boxes.

Always round up to the next whole box. For complex layouts, diagonal patterns or spaces requiring many cuts, consider a 15% allowance instead.

Choose Your Tile Size

Four formats, each with a different coverage. Every box contains 50 handmade tiles.

A rectangular ceramic tile with a glossy olive green top and a natural beige clay edge, shown on a light beige stone surface with dimension lines indicating 25 cm length, 5 cm height, and 1 cm thickness.

5 x 25 cm • Rectangular Tiles

50 tiles • Covers 0.63 m² / 6.73 sq ft

A square pink ceramic tile with a glossy finish and a natural clay edge, shown on a beige stone surface with dimension lines indicating 10 cm by 10 cm and a 1 cm thickness.

10 x 10 cm • Square Tiles

50 tiles • Covers 0.50 m² / 5.38 sq ft

Glossy emerald green handmade ceramic tile, 13 x 13 cm and 1 cm thick, with hand-painted glaze and natural terracotta edges. Crafted in Spain.

13 x 13 cm • Square Tiles

50 tiles • Covers 0.85 m² / 9.10 sq ft

A square glossy blue ceramic tile with a natural wood edge, shown on a beige stone surface with dimension annotations indicating 15 cm by 15 cm and a 1 cm thickness.

15 x 15 cm • Square Tiles

50 tiles • Covers 1.13 m² or 12.11 sq ft

Tile Coverage: Square Metres or Square Feet

Drag the slider to compare how many boxes you need. White shows m²; black shows sq ft.

A size chart titled 'TILE COVERAGE BY BOX' showing tile dimensions and approximate coverage in square meters for different box sizes containing 50 tiles.
A black information graphic titled 'TILE COVERAGE BY BOX' showing a size chart for tile area coverage. The chart lists tile sizes from 5 x 25 cm to 15 x 15 cm and the approximate square footage covered by one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven boxes of 50 tiles each.

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Glossy vertical blue subway tiles installed on a kitchen wall, paired with a light wood cabinet and a small potted plant on the countertop.